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Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Indonesia on Scientific and Technological Cooperation
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Indonesia on Scientific and Technological Cooperation.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Science, Technology and Earth Sciences at New Delhi in May 2018 and Mr. Mohamad Nasir, Minister for Research, Technology and Higher Education, Indonesia on the Indonesian side at Jakarta in May 2018. Signing of the MoU will open a new chapter in bilateral relations as both sides will now leverage complementary strengths spurred by a significant convergence of mutual interests in science and technology.
The objective of the MoU is to promote cooperation in the fields of science and technology between India and Indonesia on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. The stake-holders will include researchers from scientific organizations, academia, R&D laboratories and companies from India and Indonesia. Information and Communication Technology; Marine Science & Technology; Life Sciences ; Energy Research; Water Technologies; Disaster Management; Space Sciences, Technology and Applications; Geospatial Information and Applied Chemistry were identified as potential areas for immediate collaboration.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Government making efforts to enhance the production of nano urea
Government is encouraging the production of Nano fertilizers in the country. The Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare vide notification No. S.O.884  dated 24th February 2021 had notified for inclusion of any Nano fertilizer in Fertilizer Control Order  which will necessarily comply with the guidelines stipulated in the notification. Further, in pursuance of Clause 20D of Fertilizer Control Order , the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare vide notification no S.O.885  dated 24th February 2021 had notified the specification in respect of “ Nano urea  fertilizer” to be manufactured by M/s Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative  in India for a period of three years.
IFFCO has developed nanotechnology based Nano Urea  fertilizer that aims to address the imbalanced and excessive use of conventional Urea. It further aims to improve crop productively, soil health and nutritional quality of the produce.
The information was given by the Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
Gold worth Rs. 43.7 Lakhs and Foreign Currency worth Rs. 45.4 lakhs seized by Customs at Chennai Airport. Three Arrested
Officers of the Customs posted at Anna International Airport Chennai, due to constant vigil, have detected 1 case of gold smuggling.
Based on specific information on Wednesday one Bunty Ashok Ramnani alias Dipen Ashok Suthar, 33 , who arrived from Mumbai by Air India flight No AI570 was intercepted at Domestic terminal Chennai. On search of his person, 06 nos of gold cut bars of weighing 11.90 Kg valued at Rs 43.7 lakhs were found concealed inside his pant pocket . The same were recovered and seized under Customs Act 1962 as the gold was not accompanied by any documents evidencing its licit purchase or import. The passenger was arrested.
In another case based on information two passengers Syed Ibrahim, 36, of Thiruvarur and Abdul Azeez, 51 of Virudhunagar who were bound for Kualalumpur by Air Asia flight No. AK-12 were intercepted by the AIU Officers at the departure terminal. During examination of their hand bags, it was found that the screws of the stroller portion were tampered with and on unscrewing the same, assorted foreign currency,Euro, Pound sterling and Australian Dollars in various denominations equivalent to Rs. 45.4 lakhs werefound concealed in between two layers of bottom portion of their stroller bags . The same was recovered and seized under the provisions of Customs Act, 1962 read with FEMA 2015. Both the passengers were arrested.
Further Investigation is under progress according to the press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport, Chennai.
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s message on National Panchayati Raj Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted all the hardworking individuals serving people through Panchayati Raj institutions across India.
In his message the Prime Minister said:
“On National Panchayati Raj Day I salute all the hardworking individuals serving people through Panchayati Raj institutions across India.
Panchayats are effective ways to fulfil aspirations of people in rural India. They are playing a vital role in India's transformation.
Through all-round progress and grassroots level participation, our Government is working towards making 'Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday’ a reality.”
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Iranian film ‘Nargesi’ on the struggles of a person with Down’s Syndrome wins ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 53
People with ‘Down's Syndrome’ are the angels of God, there are many many beautiful stories about their life which should be heard: Director Payam Eskandari
#IFFIWood, 28 November 2022
Iranian film Nargesi by Director Payam Eskandari has won the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India, given for a film that best reflects Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of peace, tolerance and non-violence.
The film is about a man with Down’s syndrome and the burden and consequences it creates in his life. Compassion and tenderness are the two qualities depicted in this award-winning film.
in his virtual message, Director Payam Eskandari thanked the IFFI jury members. “It is a big honour to receive this award, I want to thank those people who believed in me, to make this movie, especially my family - my lovely wife and all cast and crew of Nargesi.”
He further said, he believes people with ‘Down's Syndrome’ are the angels of God and there are many beautiful stories about their life which should be heard.
This year, nine films from across the globe were chosen to compete for the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal. The films that competed in this category are:
- A Tale of Two Sisters 
- Fortune 
- Mother 
- Naanu Kusuma 
- Nargesi 
- Paloma 
- Saudi Vellakka 
- The Kashmir Files 
- White Dog 
Every year at IFFI, ICFT Paris and UNESCO come together to present the Gandhi medal to one film. The films competing for the ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Award are screened at IFFI first and then, the ICFT jury evaluates the films based on the ideals of UNESCO.
The UNESCO issued commemorative medal in 1994, marking the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. Since then the ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Award is being given to a film that best reflects Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of peace, tolerance and non-violence.
About the Film: Nargesi
Iran | 2021 | Persian | 84 Mins | Colour
Cast & Crew
Director & Screenwriter: Payam Eskandari
Producer: Shahab Hosseini
DoP: Mohammad Namdar
Cast: Hossein Eskandari, Shahab Hosseini, Ghazal Nazar
Synopsis
The film depicts struggles of a human being with Down’s Syndrome whose greatest wish is to find love and get married and, in that pursuit, he attempts at doing anything. It seems, however, that the present-day world offers no place for him and his love until a gift completely turns his life around.
About the Director
Payam Eskandari is a young Iranian director who is known for his movies ‘Nargesi’, ‘The Good, the Bad, the Corny’  and ‘Mohey’ . He has also worked as an actor and writer.
Ministry of Defence
Validation Exercise and Closing Ceremony Indo Mongolian Exercise Nomadic Elephant XIV
In the series of joint bilateral exercises between India & Mongolia, both nations have once again come together to enhance bilateral friendship to the next level. The fourteenth edition of joint military training exercise between Indian Army and Mongolian Army named EX NOMADIC ELEPHANT 2019 which commenced on 05 Oct 19 concluded at Foreign Training Node , Bakloh on 18 Oct 19.
The primary focus of the exercise was to train and equip the contingents to undertake joint counter insurgency and counter terrorist operations in mountainous terrain under United Nations mandate. The entire curriculum was planned in a progressive manner wherein the participants initially familiarized with each other’s organizational structure, weapons and combat skills before graduating to joint tactical exercises. The contingents honed their tactical and technical skills in a wide spectrum of counter insurgency operations including joint training on weapons and equipment, cross training exercises and field training exercises. Both sides jointly planned and executed a series of well-developed tactical operations based on scenarios that are likely to be encountered in mountainous terrain.
The exercise provided an ideal platform for both contingents to share their operational experience and expertise while also being instrumental in broadening the interoperability and cooperation between the armies of India and Mongolia.
The joint exercise will surely foster the spirit of friendship and enhance the strategic military relationship between India and Mongolia to higher levels.
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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad Inaugurates Science Communicators’ Meet at the Indian Science Congress, 2019
Best Time to do Science in India : Union IT Minister
As a part of the on-going Indian Science Congress, 2019, Science Communicators’ Meet was inaugurated today by the Union Minister for Law & Justice and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad at Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar.
While inaugurating the Meet, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad was delighted to inform that India’s ranking in global innovation index has jumped from 81st in 2015 to 60th in 2017. He also informed that India is now at the 6th position in scientific publications and 10th in patent filing. “India is now 3rd most attractive investment destination for technology transactions and it is the best time to do science in India”, said the IT Minister
A souvenir book on Science Communicators’ Meet was also released during the event.
While applauding the role of innovations in communication technology, the Minister informed that digital payments have surged to 8 folds in the last five years to 2070 crores. There has been 2048% growth in Aadhar Enabled Payment System transactions while transactions in UPI grew 1500 times in the last 24 months.
Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad showcased how Digital India has bridged the digital divide between urban and rural India.”India missed the industrial revolution, India missed the entrepreneurial revolution but India does not want to miss the digital revolution “, said the Union Minister.
The aim of the Science Communicators’ Meet is to cultivate and build up a more closely knit science communicatio9n community in the country responsible for disseminating science information to all stakeholders. The specific objective of the meet is to bring different science communicators together to discuss the development and optimum utilization of existing & new media and arenas in order to strengthen the dialogue between the research community and the society. The Communicators’ meet will provide opportunities for practitioners of science communication to discuss communication strategies receive critical feedback and spread the scientific way of thinking among people and make science accessible to them.
Science Communicators’ Meet is held every year at the ISC for understanding and promoting effective communication of science to diverse audiences. It provides an opportunity to academicians, science journalists, activists, filmmakers, scientists and other communicators from all over the world to meet, deliberate and exchange their views on how to develop science communication. The aim of the Science Communicator’s Meet is to bring together different interest groups in the field of science promotion and communication. This year the Science Communicators’ Meet is being held from 5th to 6th January at the Indian Science Congress, 2019.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
AADHAAR OF HUSBAND NOT TO BE MANDATORY IN MODIFIED PMMVY
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing Centrally Sponsored Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana  under which maternity benefits of ₹5,000/- is being provided in three instalments to Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers  for the first child upon fulfilment of certain conditionalities. In order to receive the maternity benefit under PMMVY, a beneficiary is required to provide her and her husband’s Aadhaar details which are captured in the database.
There is no such requirement under other schemes meant for mother or pregnant women being implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
The PMMVY is implemented in all States/Union Territories, except Odisha and Telangana. The seasonal migrants can avail the benefits of the scheme from any of the State/Union Territory implementing the scheme.
Further, for registration under the scheme, the beneficiary is, inter-alia, required to submit her and her husband's written consent for availing the maternity benefits.
The Development & Monitoring Evaluation Office of NITI Aayog has evaluated the centrally sponsored schemes of Ministry of Women & Child Development including PMMVY and its recommendations have been considered. Accordingly, it is envisaged that the written consent and the aadhaar of husband not to be a mandatory criteria in the modified guidelines of PMMVY component under Mission Shakti in order to facilitate inclusion of single mother and abandoned mother.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Under Amrit Mahotsav, NHAI Plants around 1.25 lakh Saplings in a Single Day
Under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, NHAI organized a nationwide plantation drive and planted around 1.25 lakh saplings in one day through simultaneous plantations at 114 identified locations. This day long initiative was launched at Nagpur by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways. NHAI’s aim is to achieve75 lakhplantations till 15th August 2022 to mark the Amrit Mahotsav,celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence.
In his address Shri Gadkari said that the ministry has been focusing on plantation and transplantation of trees. A lot of emphasis is also on geotagging of these saplings so that the progress and growth of these plants can be monitored. He also called upon people to come forward and participate in this program to have a sustainable and long lasting impact of the plantation drive.
Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Civil Aviation Gen.  Dr. V.K. Singh and NHAI Chairperson also planted saplings at a function organized inDasna, Ghaziabad. In his address, Shri Singh said that as per the vision of the PrimeMinister we have been working tocreate a viable and sustainable ecosystem and this plantation drive will go a long way in enhancing the environment.
NHAI Chairperson Smt. Alka Upadhyaya said that NHAI has been working diligently to not only create a world class National Highway network but is also put a lot of effort in sustaining the environment. The Chairperson also said that under the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ there has been a lot of impetus on afforestation and on creation of‘Amrit Sarovars’ across India to recharge and rejuvenate the water bodies along the National Highways.
Spreading the message of environment sustainability, the drivesawactive participation from public representatives, local people of civil society, NGOs, college students and women Self Help Groups  in different states.
Under ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’NHAI has takenmany initiatives that include plantation drives and creation of Ponds or ‘Amrit Sarovars’ near the National Highways that helps to rejuvenate water bodies and ground water.
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PM greets people on the occasion of Ram Navami
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people, on the occasion of
Ram Navami.
"रामनवमी के पावन अवसर पर देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। Greetings on Ram
Navami.", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Port Traffic
The cargo traffic at Major Ports declined by 4.57% during 2020-21 as compared to 2019-20. Total traffic handled at Major Ports in 2020-21 was 672.68 Million Tonnes as compared to 704.927 million tonnes in 2019-20. COVID-19’s impact at Major Ports started from March 2020.
The traffic handled between April-Oct 2021 has increased by 14.59% as compared to the same period over the previous year. During the period of Apr-Oct 2021 Major Ports handled total traffic of around 406.9 million tonnes as compared to 355.16 million tonnes handled for same period last in 2020.
Government took various efforts and initiatives to mitigate the impact of pandemic and ensure smooth functioning of supply chains. Some of the key initiatives taken are as follows:
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and its associated bodies issued various advisories/circulars to provide relief to the trade in terms of non-charging of demurrage and other penalties/charges.
- Major Ports ensured storage space for cargo and accommodation and food for migrant labourers working in their premises.
- Major Ports remitted VRC charges for quarantined vessels Various technological/digital induction were expedited during COVID-19 pandemic to maintain smooth functioning without human interference such as E-invoice, E-payment, E-DO and E-BoL at PCS1x, Utility for Sign-on & sign-off , Utility for data verification of seafarers from chartered flights, Online ship Registrations & online charter licensing.
This information was given by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Mega make-shift COVID centre set up at Kochi Refinery premises;
BPCL supplies Oxygen and Utilities to the Centre
A 100-bed make-shift COVID treatment centre opened today at BPCL’s Kochi Refinery operated school, adjacent to its premises, in Ambalamugal, Kerala. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited , a ‘Maharatna’ PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, will provide free Oxygen, power and water to the Centre. The oxygen will be supplied through a dedicated stainless steel pipeline. The medical facility will have 100 beds in the first phase, which will be later expanded to accommodate 1,500 beds, in the same premises.
Bharat Petroleum has been at the forefront in supporting the healthcare system, by upgrading its facilities at Mumbai and Bina Refineries for supply of 600 MT free gaseous Oxygen per month to government hospitals and medical centres, besides supplying 100 MT liquid oxygen from Kochi Refinery every month.
BPCL is also setting up PSA Oxygen Plants in two government hospitals in Maharashtra, three Hospitals in Kerala and five hospitals in Madhya Pradesh.Additionally, bottling compressor is also being put up at the refinery, which will help in oxygen supply through cylinders.
Commenting on the occasion, Shri Sanjay Khanna, Executive Director , BPCL said, “Bharat Petroleum has always been at the forefront to reach out to society, during such times. Setting up the COVID treatment centre at our premises and supply of free oxygen and utilities are part of our commitment to our core purpose, Energising Lives of the nation. Upgrading our oxygen production facility, at a short notice, was a challenge but we could complete the entire activity within five days.”
Ministry of Education
Steps taken by the Government for Differently abled Children
3% seats of total available seats for fresh admissions in Kendriya Vidyalayas  and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas  are horizontally reserved for Differently Abled children. The following measures have been implemented for differently abled children in KVs& JNVs:-
i) Barrier free access for differently abled students is integral part of Vidyalaya building design. Ramps and special toilets are constructed in schools as well as hostel buildings.
ii) Teachers are trained to help the students.
iii) Engaging the services of Special Educators to facilitate the teaching learning process among differently abled children
iv) Need based procurement of assistive augmented devices.
v) Exemptions from payment of VVN and Tuition Fees.
vi) The facility of compensation of time in examination, seating arrangement on the ground floor and providing facility of scribe/writer in all examinations for all students with benchmark disability studying in different classes are extended as per CBSE guidelines.
The Government has enacted the Rights of Persons with Disabilities  Act, 2016 and the said Act mandates the Government and local authorities to take measures for providing inclusive education to Children with Disabilities . Further, the Act also mandates appropriate Government and local authorities to ensure that every child with benchmark disabilities  has access to free education in an appropriate environment till he attains the age of 18 years.
The Centrally sponsored Samagra Shiksha – is an integrated scheme for School Education of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, covering children from pre-primary to senior secondary. Under Samagra Shiksha, there is a dedicated component for Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs  through which various provisions are made available for the educational needs such as, identification & assessment camps, provision of aids, appliances, assistive devices, teaching learning materials  etc.
The National Education Policy , 2020 advocates full equity and inclusion as the cornerstone of education to ensure that all students are able to thrive in the education system. It also underscores within its framework, education of CwSN in order to ensure equitable quality schooling. The Samagra Shiksha scheme has also been aligned with the recommendations of NEP 2020 to ensure that all children have access to quality education with an equitable and inclusive classroom environment.
The information was given by the Union Minister of Education, ShriDharmendraPradhan in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Doctors should interact with patients & their families with empathy: Vice President
Encourage people to adopt healthy lifestyle:
Inaugurates KIMS-ICON Hospital in Vishakhapattanam
The Vice President of India, Shri M,. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Hospitals and Doctors must interact with patients & their families with empathy and compassion. He said that such approach will give the patients a healing touch and help them feel better during their treatment. He was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the KIMS-ICON Hospital, in Vishakhapattanam, Andhra Pradesh today. The Minister of Roads and Buildings, Andhra Pradesh, Shri Ch. Ayyannapatrudu and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
The Vice President said that we need to take measures to bring down the expenditure on health. He further said that medical facilities & health care must be affordable for common man, he added. The hospital with 434 bed capacity is expected to provide medical services to the people of the surrounding regions of the port city Visakhapatnam, he added.
The Vice President said that we need to make affordable healthcare available to masses. He also asked to adopt a service oriented approach while discharging their duties as medical practitioners. He said that the job of the Doctor does not end by giving medicines and said that they must also advise and guide people on preventive care.
The Vice President also asked the doctors to encourage people to take active participation in physical activities like walking, running, exercise or Yoga and adopt healthy lifestyle. A healthy society will move the country economically forward, he added.